Get the core compatible equipment and materials for your first rug in one box.
Tested in our Sydney studio
Chosen for complete beginners
Used by 1,200+ workshop makers
The reusable 70 × 70 cm wooden frame gives beginners room to learn comfortably.
Begin with tufting cloth, non-slip backing and three acrylic yarn skeins.
Follow the included Quick-Start Video Guide from setup to your first tufted lines.
The setup reflects what we have learned helping first-time makers in Chippendale.
Get $587.92 of bundle value for $499, with free Australia-wide shipping.
Your first rug, made simpler
Everything essential. Nothing overwhelming.
Starting tufting should feel exciting—not like a research project. The First Rug Kit combines the core equipment and materials a new maker needs, selected through real workshop experience in our Chippendale studio.
It gives you a clear path from an empty frame to a finished handmade rug, while leaving room to add specialist finishing tools as your skills grow.
Inside your first setup
Seven essentials plus three useful bonuses.
Equipment
- AK-V Pro Tufting Gun
- 70 × 70 cm wooden frame
- Duck bill scissors
- Tufting needles
Materials
- Yellow-line tufting cloth — 1.5 × 1.5 m
- Non-slip rug backing
- Three acrylic yarn skeins
Bonuses and savings
- Quick-Start Video Guide
- 15% off your first yarn refill order
- Free Australia-wide shipping
- $587.92 bundle value — save $88.92
A clear first project
Learn it in four stages.
- 1Build your frame
Assemble the wooden frame and stretch the cloth firmly.
- 2Add your design
Draw or project a beginner-friendly design onto the cloth.
- 3Start tufting
Thread the gun and build your shapes one colour at a time.
- 4Back and refine
Secure the rug, apply the non-slip backing and tidy the edges.
The confident first choice
One order instead of a scattered setup.
What mattersFirst Rug KitBuying separately
Compatible core equipmentIncludedRequires research
Materials for a first projectIncludedMultiple orders
Beginner video guidanceIncludedNot guaranteed
Bundle saving$88.92No bundle saving
Australia-wide shippingFreeMay pay repeatedly
First-kit questions
Start with confidence.
Is this suitable if I have never tufted before?
Yes. The First Rug Kit is specifically designed as an approachable first setup and includes a Quick-Start Video Guide.
What size rug can I make?
The frame measures 70 × 70 cm. Your finished design must fit inside the usable area after leaving enough cloth around the edges for stretching and finishing.
Does it include everything required?
It includes the core tufting equipment and starting materials listed above. You will also need a suitable work surface, your design, adhesive for securing the yarn and standard workspace safety equipment.
Can I select the three yarn colours?
Colour-selection availability should be confirmed before fulfilment. Contact us if your first project needs a specific palette.
Which tufting-gun configuration is included?
The AK-V Pro is available in cut-pile and loop-pile configurations. Confirm your preferred setup when ordering or contact us before purchase.
Why does this kit not include a rug trimmer?
This kit focuses on the core essentials for starting. If you want dedicated powered finishing tools and a larger metal frame, compare it with the Pro Rug Kit.
How much am I saving?
The listed bundle value is $587.92. At $499, the First Rug Kit saves you $88.92 compared with the listed component value.
How is it delivered?
Australia-wide shipping is included. Tracking information is sent after the order has been dispatched.
Make your first rug yours
Start with the essentials already sorted.
One beginner-ready setup, practical guidance and $88.92 in genuine bundle savings.
Is this suitable for a beginner?
Yes. Our core range is chosen around the same setup used by first-time makers in our workshops.
How do I know the parts work together?
Compatibility details are listed on each product, and our complete starter kit groups the essential setup in one place.
Can I ask for help?
Yes. Tuft & Craft is a working studio, so our guidance comes from helping real beginners make real rugs.